GWINNETT COUNTY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 2016 INDIVIDUAL MEETING

Infields Water Removal: What not to Push, blow or drain water into the outfield. This is a large reason for how infield lips are raised and hold water.

What to Do Pump out large puddles and remove from the field. (Remember pumping out water also removes infield mix so more will have to be added to prevent a low point or hole.) Push water toward the infield and spread out. Mix in field dry compound if necessary. If the water does not dissipate then it is too wet for play.

Lips/Grass Infield Maintenance

Grooming Drag in various patterns: Figure 8, Lateral, small circles etc. Avoid dragging inside to out in a circular pattern Avoid the edge of the grass by at least 1’ Rake the edges back toward the infield Empty the drag mat in the holes where needed Do not drag into the grass

Hand rake the edge inward Drag 1’ off the edge Hand rake the edge inward

Use low speeds to avoid casting material into the turf

Field Repair/Renovations Average cost to repair one infield lip: $1500.00 Includes sod, equipment rental and man hours Must be done when weather and schedules permit

Infield Mix GCAA’s are responsible for the purchase of brick dust/infield mix for the purposes of replenishment of stock on site.

Infield Grass Infield grass maintenance is the responsibility of the GCAA including mowing, edging, weed control, top dressing and infield lip control.

Mounds It is the responsibility of the GCAA to maintain all mounds ensuring that they are safe, playable and meet sports guidelines.

Field Repair/Renovations Football and Soccer 2016 square footage on sod and sprigs : 764,758 In ideal weather conditions sod should take at least 8 weeks before it is ready for play Sprigs will require a period of 12 weeks minimal

Rotation of Use Areas Make sure to rotate use areas as to spread out the wear and prolong turf playability

Avoid using foul lines for practice drills

Avoid practicing as much as possible on goal lines and field centers

Soccer should change goal mouth locations when and where possible to reduce wear and tear

Soccer Goal Securing Procedures See page 23 in the 2016 Gwinnett County Athletic Association policies and procedures manual

Trash/Janitorial Responsibilities GCAA’s must ensure that the restrooms are in a clean, sanitary condition during the day and at the conclusion of each scheduled day. GCAA’s are responsible for collecting litter daily from fields, dugouts, press boxes, restrooms, concession areas, and breezeways and placing into trash receptacles.

Facility Materials/Chemicals GCAA’s are provided and supplied with cleaning chemicals and trash can liners by grounds maintenance staff to assist in the maintenance of facilities. These items are to be used by GCAA’s outside of business hours and on weekends in which they are utilizing facilities.